The Prophets & seerahFrom the masjid's own video, Aug 15, 2026.
Loving the Prophet means following him
“You're going to be with the one that you love.”
In one sentence
The khutbah argues that truly honoring and loving Prophet Muhammad requires complete belief in his message, obedience to his commands, following his Sunnah, and prioritizing him above worldly attachments.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Urges Muslims to practice taqwa and heed Allah and His Messenger.
- Describes Prophet Muhammad’s exceptional character, manners, virtues, and role as Allah’s final messenger.
- Explains the covenant of earlier prophets to believe in and support Muhammad.
- Presents belief, obedience, and acceptance of the Prophet’s commands as essential rights.
- Connects love for the Prophet with following his example and worshipping Allah according to his guidance.
- Concludes with prayers for love of Allah and His Messenger, steadfastness, and the welfare of Muslims.
Try this week
Believe firmly in Allah, His Messenger, and the message he brought.
Obey the Prophet’s commands, accept his statements, and avoid what he prohibited.
Follow the Prophet’s Sunnah in worship and daily conduct.
Cultivate love for the Prophet above family, wealth, business, and other worldly attachments.
Send blessings and peace upon Prophet Muhammad.
Sources the khateeb cited
Quran 68:4Establishes the Prophet’s exceptional moral character.
Quran 33:45-46Describes the Prophet as witness, bearer of good news, warner, and illuminating guide.
Quran 3:81Shows the covenant of earlier prophets to believe in and support the coming messenger.
Quran 7:158Supports belief in Allah’s Messenger and following him as a path to guidance.
Quran 33:36Argues that believers have no alternative once Allah and His Messenger decree a matter.
Quran 4:80Connects obedience to the Messenger with obedience to Allah.
Quran 33:21Presents the Prophet as an excellent example for believers.
Quran 3:31Teaches that loving Allah requires following the Prophet, bringing Allah’s love and forgiveness.
Quran 9:24Warns against loving family, wealth, business, and homes more than Allah and His Messenger.
Quotes
In the khateeb's words
“we don't worship Allah except in the way in the path in the description that the Rasul sallallahu alayhi wa sallam gave us because he's the messenger of Allah”
“the person will be with those who they love in the day of the judgment in the qiyam in the jannah you're going to be with the one that you love”
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